ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Johns County Fire Rescue said a person was taken to a nearby trauma center Friday night after a houseboat they were staying on caught fire.
Action News Jax received this video tonight, showing the flames engulfing the boat:
The fire was spotted on Trout Creek in St. Johns County. Officials said they responded around 8:45 P.M and rescued one person from the boat.
We’re also told that Fire Rescue called in for a fire boat from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, which is kept nearby.
They were reportedly left with minor burns.
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The cause of the fire is not yet clear.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will lead the investigation.
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